Alaska Job Corps Center is preparing for the New Behavior Management System. Both staff and students are being trained in the specifics which will be defined as a Level 1, Level 2 or minor infractions.

Beefing up the Job Corps disciplinary system is a reflection of tightened security and accelerated responsibility on student trainees. “We want students to be the best they can be,” says Center Director Malyn Smith. “We want students to understand what a privilege it is to be a Job Corps student. And we want their success and hard work to be appreciated. This is a federal program and ultimately funded by the taxpayers. Participants in the program must excel and dedicate themselves to the highest standards.”

Small groups of students and staff are going over all of the exacting details and expectations. Questions are being answered in all areas. Rebecca Cowley, Student Personnel Officer has run the information sessions. She says it is going well. “Ultimately a well-informed student population does better in the long run. They know the rules and they make informed choices, which heightens their success.” says Rebecca. “We look forward to the implementation,” she adds.